Poverty
New Netflix film Steve shows that behind every school exclusion lies a different story

New Netflix film Steve shows that behind every school exclusion lies a different story
Kinship carers are sleeping on sofas and floors to keep children out of care, study finds

Kinship carers are sleeping on sofas and floors to keep children out of care, study finds
Energy bill rise made me feel sick. I’d like Keir Starmer to try living in my bungalow when it’s cold

Energy bill rise made me feel sick. I’d like Keir Starmer to try living in my bungalow when it’s cold
Labour could replace two-child limit with a tapered system. Is it enough to tackle child poverty?

Labour could replace two-child limit with a tapered system. Is it enough to tackle child poverty?
DWP payment dates in October 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month

DWP payment dates in October 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
I’m a single dad asking Keir Starmer and his government to do more to tackle child poverty

I’m a single dad asking Keir Starmer and his government to do more to tackle child poverty
‘BritCard’ digital ID risks shutting millions of people out of everyday life

‘BritCard’ digital ID risks shutting millions of people out of everyday life
Children in deprived areas of Scotland are three times more likely to die before their first birthday

Children in deprived areas of Scotland are three times more likely to die before their first birthday
Letters: How many more people with learning difficulties will be abused and scapegoated?

Letters: How many more people with learning difficulties will be abused and scapegoated?
I couldn’t afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials

I couldn’t afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials
Two-child benefit cap is ‘punishing’ working families, Labour warned ahead of child poverty strategy

Two-child benefit cap is ‘punishing’ working families, Labour warned ahead of child poverty strategy
This ‘life-changing’ project is transforming the bedrooms of children living in poverty

This ‘life-changing’ project is transforming the bedrooms of children living in poverty
Everyone thinks pensioners are rich. But I’m forced to choose between heating and eating

Everyone thinks pensioners are rich. But I’m forced to choose between heating and eating
Single people must earn at least £30,500 per year to live well in the UK

Single people must earn at least £30,500 per year to live well in the UK
Therapists shouldn’t all be white and middle class. We need more from marginalised backgrounds

Therapists shouldn’t all be white and middle class. We need more from marginalised backgrounds
Shoe Aid, STEPPING UP for footwear Poverty this September

Shoe Aid, STEPPING UP for footwear Poverty this September
I have arthritis, incontinence and other chronic health conditions. The DWP didn’t think I needed PIP

I have arthritis, incontinence and other chronic health conditions. The DWP didn’t think I needed PIP
My hiatus from work led to some new ideas around poverty prevention


